# Bach Chorales

> A digital collection of 371 Bach chorales with practice and analysis features. (iPhone/iPad app by Norman Schmidt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bach-chorales/id946708194 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Norman Schmidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/428238046)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bach-chorales/id946708194/reviews.md

## What is Bach Chorales?

This App is a collection of four-part Chorales harmonized by Johann Sebastian Bach. When first launched, the Chorale numbered to the current day of year is shown. You can then choose any of the 371 Chorales with the "Select Wheel" found on the second screen.

The "Text Switch" adds the title verse to the Chorale. The"Figured Bass Switch" replaces the alto and tenor voices with figured bass, thus highlighting the harmony and simplifying the music.

The "Transpose Wheel" on the far right shows the number of half-steps you have chosen to transpose the Chorale from it's original key (displayed on the left). Practicing in all twelve keys is ideal.

## Key features

- Collection of 371 Bach chorales
- Daily chorale display
- Select any chorale
- Display title verse
- Figured bass option
- Transpose to any key

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bach-chorales/id946708194/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Alto clef please

*2024-12-25, version 5.6*

This app is incredibly useful and amazing already, but the addition of an alto clef would be even more useful for string quartets!

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2024-12-16, version 5.6*

I am so grateful for this wonderful labour of love and have used it over many years, many thanks to the generous and ingenious makers.

### 5/5 — Excellent resource

*2022-08-27, version 5.6*

Thanks for making this app. It’s a great tool for teachers too!

### 5/5 — Great

*2022-01-05*

Very good app! I’ve been using it everyday. 
Only gripe is I wish u could transpose to Gb as well as F#. There should be a toggle for that key.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2021-11-22, version 5.6*

Thank you so much for this!

The figured bass is very useful.

### 5/5 — Best app

*2020-12-06, version 5.5.2*

This app is beautiful thanks Norman!

### 5/5 — Incredibly useful

*2020-08-30, version 5.5.2*

For anyone studying harmony this little app is indispensable. Simple to use and with very handy figured bass and transposition features, this app is nigh on perfect.

### 5/5 — Super App - einfach genial

*2020-04-21, version 5.5.1*

Habe es auf dem iPad und bin vollkommen begeistert. Sehr gut auch für den Posaunenchor geeignet.

### 5/5 — Wonderful app

*2019-04-18*

Amazing app for any serious musician - every Bach chorale with optional figured bass and transposition.

### 5/5 — A little gem

*2017-01-28, version 2.0*

I wished this was available a few years back. So simple. 

It would be great to have a play button or just the melody part.

## Frequently asked questions about Bach Chorales

### What is Bach Chorales?

Bach Chorales is a free music app that provides a collection of 371 four-part chorales harmonized by Johann Sebastian Bach. It allows users to explore, practice, and analyze these musical pieces.

### How many chorales are included in Bach Chorales?

Bach Chorales features a comprehensive collection of 371 four-part chorales harmonized by Johann Sebastian Bach.

### Can I practice Bach Chorales in different keys?

Yes, Bach Chorales includes a transpose wheel that allows you to practice the chorales in all twelve keys, which is ideal for developing musical proficiency.

### Does Bach Chorales display the lyrics for the chorales?

Yes, the 'Text Switch' feature in Bach Chorales adds the title verse to each chorale, allowing you to see the associated lyrics.

### What is the 'Figured Bass Switch' in Bach Chorales?

The 'Figured Bass Switch' replaces the alto and tenor voices with figured bass notation. This feature highlights the harmony and simplifies the music for easier analysis and understanding.

### Is Bach Chorales available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Bach Chorales is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android availability is not specified.

### How often is Bach Chorales updated?

Bach Chorales was last updated on August 7, 2021, with version 5.6. The release date was December 17, 2014.

### What is the age rating for Bach Chorales?

Bach Chorales has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in music.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.6 — 2021-08-07

Improved figured bass.

### 5.5.2 — 2020-08-16

Fixed a bug that prevented text display for chorales 203 and 229.

### 5.5.1 — 2020-04-07

Temporally recompiled with Xcode 10.
(Xcode 11 sometimes made chorale selection and transposition disappear.)

### 5.5 — 2020-04-06

Minor changes to figured bass.

### 5.4 — 2019-05-18

Improved figured bass for many chorales.

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All apps by Norman Schmidt: https://appshunter.io/developer/428238046

## Related topics

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